Opinion – Page 257
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OpinionDIY innovation pays dividends
Kingfisher’s programme of self-help has paid dividends, and not just to its shareholders.
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OpinionCan Somerfield acquisition reverse The Co-op's fortunes?
The Co-operative Group greatly increased its food retailing scale by acquiring Somerfield, hot on the heels of merging with the United Co-op.
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can I make more money by cutting margins and increasing market share?
We are a specialist retailer that is in a growing market. Will we make more money by cutting our margins to grab market share?
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OpinionRetail surgery: Can retailers be liable for rent on leases sold some years ago?
Can a retailer be liable for rent on a lease they sold in 1993 – the current tenant is in administration?
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OpinionRetail needs a break from the politicians
When is a plastic bag not just any old plastic bag? The answer apparently is when its purpose is to protect what’s inside rather than simply to carry stuff home.
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OpinionTough times in retailing create opportunities
The pressure is on, but when the going gets tough the tough get going, says Lord Kirkham.
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OpinionRetailers must engage their customers as individuals
In a highly competitive marketplace, retailers need to differentiate themselves and stand out from their competitors.
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White Stuff relaunches website
Fashion retailer White Stuff has relaunched its website, making it easier to use and increasing customer engagement.
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OpinionTed's world
Already aware that Ted Baker chief executive Ray Kelvin was a quirky character, I still did not expect to be sitting in a changing room drinking high tea and eating cream cakes with him.
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Less is more for the consumer this Christmas
As retailers bite their nails as the Christmas trading season gets into full swing, last week brought an insight into how consumers are likely to behave.
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Topman and Currys/PC World’s changing faces
The best retailers work to move with the times and if this means shops that don’t conform to the norm, then so be it.
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OpinionDo QR codes have a future?
An invasion seems to be under way, spreading across posters, print ads and now into retailers’ stores and onto the very packaging of products themselves.
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OpinionRetail surgery: What's the best way to boost in-house digital team?
I want to boost my in-house digital team. What should I be looking for?
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OpinionRetail surgery: How can I use CCTV to monitor customer behaviour?
How can I use my CCTV or IP surveillance system to monitor customer behaviour?
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OpinionHalfords on the right road
On the face of it, Halfords’ numbers did not look too pretty last week. The car parts and bikes retailer reported a pre-tax profit fall of 20% in its first half.
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OpinionNo room for error as promotions drive retail
You know it’s Christmas when Debenhams goes on Sale – the department store group’s seasonal spectaculars have become as traditional as mince pies.
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OpinionRetailers are the wrong tax target
Devolved British governments must not hamper retail giving something back, says Andy Clarke.
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Rapid expansion for The Hut
Retail Week Knowledge Bank’s newly added profile for The Hut shows that the online retailer’s rapidly expanding coverage has given it some form of protection against the decision by the Government to scrap VAT tax relief for low value shipments from the Channel Islands in April 2012.
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OpinionNot just for profit
It’s that time of year again. The fairy lights are twinkling, the festive songs are playing and, in the next few weeks, we’ll hit the high spot of the retailer’s year – Christmas.